Question

Which of the following statements is/are wrong?

• A. $O_3$ molecule has linear structure
• B. Ozone is violet-black in solid state
• C. Ozone is a paramagnetic gas
• D. (a) and (c) above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D (a) and (c) above.


$\left(a\right)$ The central atom is $s{p}^2$ hybridized with one lone pair. Hence, shape of $O_3$ is bent.

$\left(b\right)$ It is a pale blue gas. Below $-{193.2}^{\circ }C$, it forms violet black crystals.

$\left(c\right)$ It is diamagnetic in nature due to the absence of unpaired electrons.